Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Highlands Art Exhibit at the Morris Museum

I'm happy to say that I have 2 paintings in this year's Highlands Art Exhibit, a show that celebrates the natural beauty of the Highlands Region, which stretches from Connecticut through New York and New Jersey, to Pennsylvania.  My 2 paintings are from places I've hiked in northern New Jersey.

The show is:

The 10th Annual Highlands Art Exhibit
organized by the New Jersey Highlands Coalition
October 20 – November 26, 2023
at
The Morris Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate
6 Normandy Park Rd, Morristown, NJ


This first panting is a view from Bowling Green Mountain near Jefferson, NJ.  It's overlooking Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, a Morris County park.  This scene is pretty typical of the ridge-top views on many hiking trails in north Jersey.

"Kittatinny Summer"
Joe Kazimierczyk
12 x 24" oil on canvas

My other painting in the show is from a winter hike around Merrill Creek Reservoir in Warren County.  It's not a difficult hike but it's pretty interesting and I've seen eagles over the lake on occasion.

"Winter Trek"
Joe Kazimierczyk
11 x 14" oil on canvas


More information and a preview of the exhibit here.

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Ellarslie Open 40

I have 2 paintings in this year's Ellarslie Open.  This is the 40th year of this annual art exhibition at the Trenton City Museum, and it's always a great show so I'm happy to be part of it.

"October Sky"
11 x 14"  oil on canvas


"Woodland Reflections"
7 x 11"  oil on board


The show runs June 24 - September 30, 2023 at:

Ellarslie, The Trenton City Museum
in Cadwalader Park
Trenton, New Jersey
Phone: (609) 989-3632
Museum hours and details can be found on their website.

Tuesday, May 02, 2023

"Water Works" - May at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville, NJ

"Water Works"
a 2-person show with Joe Kazimierczyk and Beatrice Bork

at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville, NJ

May 4 - June 4, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 6, 4-8 pm
 

left: "Black River Cascade" by Joe Kazimiercyk
right: "Flow" by Beatrice Bork

This May I'm teaming up with watercolorist Beatrice Bork for "Water Works" - an exhibition of our nature-inspired paintings with a focus on the element of water. 
 
 
Joe Kazimierczyk
"Winter at Eagle Lake"
oil on linen on board, 6 x 16"
 
Beatrice is an award winning watercolorist and wildlife artist with a particular interest in birds.

As for myself, I continue to paint landscapes inspired by the forests and parks that I love exploring. Bodies of water are always fascinating, whether a raging river or a calm lake - they're a great source of inspiration, but oh what a challenge to paint.  

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Water Works"
oil on canvas, 12 x 24"

This is my biggest show of the year, and I'll have all new work on display. I hope you get a chance to stop by and see it.

"Water Works" May 4 - June 4, with an opening reception on Saturday, May 6, 5-8 pm at:

18 Bridge Street
Lambertville, NJ
[map & directions]
Gallery hours: Thursday through Sunday 11am-6pm

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Bell's Tavern Solo Show 2023


I'm having a solo show of my landscape paintings at Bell's Tavern in Lambertville, NJ.  The show runs January 12 through the end of February (the exact date is not set as of yet) at:

Bell's Tavern
183 North Union Street
Lambertville, NJ 08530
[map & directions]

Please note that Bell's has dinner hours only - check out their website for hours and specials: Bell's Tavern

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Advocates of Natural Beauty


"Miles to Go"
8x10" oil on board

This is my painting in "Advocates of Natural Beauty", the 9th Annual New Jersey Highlands Coalition Art Exhibition.  The show runs January 8 - February 26, 2023 at:

The Farmstead Art Center
450 King George Road
Basking Ridge, New Jersey

GENERAL VISITING HOURS
WED 11:00 - 2:00
THURS 4:00 - 7:00
FRI 11:00  - 2:00
SAT 11:00 - 3:00
(Closed Jan. 28)
SUN 11:00 - 4:00
or by appointment:
973-910-2400

Opening Reception: Fri. Jan. 13, 5:30 - 8:30
Closing Reception: Sun, Feb. 26, 2:00 - 5:00

My painting is a scene from a long hike I took in the Ramapo Mountains.  The scenery was spectacular, magical, and inspiring, but at a certain point, I realized just how far I had to go to get back to my car.   That gave me the title "Miles to Go".  As tiring as it was, (hiking in snow is very tiring,) I enjoyed every minute out there.

Monday, August 01, 2022

Light and Shadow - Art Exhibit at Artists' Gallery, Lambertville, NJ

"Light and Shadow"
a 2-person show with Joe Kazimierczyk and Gail Bracegirdle

at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville, NJ

August 4 to September 4, 2022
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 6, 5-8 pm

left: "Barn Window" by Gail Bracegirdle
right: "October Sky" by Joe Kazimiercyk


This August I'm teaming up with water-colorist Gail Bracegirdle for our second show together, "Light and Shadow", running August 4 through September 4 at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville, NJ. 
Joe Kazimierczyk
"Woodland Reflections"
at the Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve
oil on linen on board, 7 x 11"
 
 
I'm still spending a lot of time in the woods, and that's where all my inspiration comes from these days. Half of the paintings that I have in this show are scenes very close to my home on the Sourland Mountain, the rest are a bit further north in the mountains of north Jersey.

On a personal note, I've recently joined the board of trustees at the Sourland Conservancy, where I'll be working to help preserve the unique character of this area.  

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Light and Shadow"
at the Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve
oil on board, 7 x 14"

This is my biggest show of the year, and I'll have all new work on display. I hope you get a chance to stop by and see it!

"Light and Shadow" runs August 4 - September 4 at:


18 Bridge Street
Lambertville, NJ
[map & directions]
Gallery hours: Thursday through Sunday 11am-6pm 

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Ellarslie Open 39

 

Joe Kazimierczyk
"Mirror Pool"
7x14 oil on board

 My painting "Mirror Pool" will be this year's Ellarslie Open at Ellarslie, the Trenton City Museum.  This is one of the best juried shows in the region and I'm happy to be part of it this year.

The exhibition runs June 25 to October 2, 2022. 

Artists and Members Reception: Saturday, June 25, 1-5 pm, awards announced at 4pm.  $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Public Reception:  Sunday, June 26, 1-4 pm, free admission for all

Now about that title... mirror pools are very still, reflective bodies of water and I know that's not what I depict here.  But it's the first thing that came to mind and I think it's a good title for this painting, so I stand by it.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Bell's Tavern Solo Show

I'm happy to be showing my work again at Bell's Tavern in Lambertville, NJ.  It's a solo show of my landscape paintings, running April 28, 2022 through the end of June.

Bell's a great little restaurant and bar at the north end of town, 183 North Union St, Lambertville, NJ 08530.   Please note that they have dinner hours only - check out their website for details: Bell's Tavern